North Chicago station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | North Chicago , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
| Website | metra |
North Chicago stands as one of the two commuter rail stops on Metra's Union Pacific North Line situated within North Chicago, Illinois. Positioned at 1633 Lakeside Avenue, it lies from the southern endpoint of the line at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Within Metra's fare zones, North Chicago is classified under zone 4. In 2018, it was ranked 168th among 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 170 boardings on weekdays.
The station was formerly located approximately south near Nimitz Avenue. The existing structure includes two side platforms alongside two tracks and contains an unstaffed station building on the inbound (eastbound) platform. A parking area managed by the city is available west of the tracks. Although mainly serving as a shelter, the station continues to receive consistent service.
As of February 16, 2024, service at North Chicago includes 46 trains on weekdays (23 in each direction), 22 trains on Saturdays (11 per direction), and 16 trains on Sundays and holidays (eight each way).
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Abbott's Platform
Abbott's Platform was a commuter rail stop with limited service on Metra's Chicago–Kenosha route in North Chicago. Situated north of the former North Chicago station and adjacent to the Abbott Laboratories campus it primarily served, this platform was distinctive for lacking a dedicated timetable entry. Instead, its service was indicated by a "J" notation next to North Chicago's arrival times. Abbott's Platform ceased operations in 1986.